ALN Teaching Assistant New

Start: September 2026 | Until July 2027 (Academic Year)
Carmarthenshire | 08:30 - 15:30 | Monday-Friday
£14.25 per hour
Teaching Personnel - In Partnership With the School

 Term time only - meaning:  Weekends off  All school holidays & bank holidays off

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working exclusively in partnership with a specialist School in the Carmarthenshire area to recruit a Full‑Time ALN Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year.

This is a rewarding, long‑term opportunity supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a nurturing, structured, and highly specialist environment. Due to the complexity of learner needs, shortlisted applicants must be able to commit to full‑time hours for the full academic year.

This is a highly supportive, inclusive ALN setting specialising in supporting children with complex additional needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Challenging behaviour
Speech, language & communication needs
Sensory processing differences
Trauma‑informed and attachment‑aware profiles

The school places a strong emphasis on:

✅ Positive relationships
✅ Emotional regulation & wellbeing
✅ Structured routines
✅ Behaviour support strategies
✅ Individualised learning plans

You'll be joining a warm, experienced, and supportive staff team who work collaboratively to ensure every child can thrive.

As a Full‑Time ALN Teaching Assistant, you will:

✅ Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
✅ Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support
✅ Use positive handling strategies where required
✅ Support learning across the curriculum
✅ Work closely with teachers and support staff
✅ Help pupils develop independence, confidence & communication
✅ Be a consistent, trusted adult for learners who need stability

We're looking for someone who is:

✅ Passionate about SEN & inclusive education
✅ Calm, patient, and resilient
✅ Confident supporting challenging behaviour
✅ Committed to full‑time hours due to learner needs
✅ A strong team player with a nurturing approach

✔ Team Teach Level 2 (Ideal)
✔ Experience in SEN / ALN / SEMH settings
✔ Background in care, youth work, psychology or education
✔ Trauma‑informed or behaviour support experience

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll receive exclusive CPD access, including:

Behaviour Management Training
Thrive Awareness
SEND & ALN Awareness
Autism & SEMH Training
Safeguarding & Child Protection

✅ All training is fully funded
✅ Accessible online & in‑person
✅ Designed to build long‑term SEN careers

✨ £14.25 per hour
✨ Full‑time, long‑term role
✨ Term‑time only working pattern
✨ No weekends or school holidays
✨ Dedicated consultant support
✨ Opportunity to make a life‑changing impact

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, working in trusted partnerships with schools across Wales and the UK.

You'll receive: ✅ Dedicated SEN specialist support
✅ Ongoing guidance & ca